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Nuclear justice demanded at UN as Pacific nations recall devastating legacy from unauthorised testing
Kiribati and the Marshall Islands have detailed the human cost of nuclear testin...
Andrew Mathieson 28 May 2026
Experts warn risk of Chinese influence in the Pacific
Kiribati is the latest Pacific Island nation being increasingly infiltrated by C...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Apr 2026
Watchdog warns of detrimental China influence on Pacific human rights institutions
A global watchdog has issued a warning over the growing influence of China in th...
Andrew Mathieson 5 Dec 2025
Staying in place: Takaeang, Aranuka residents demonstrate climate resistance on Kiribati
Communities in Kiribati have shown a strong commitment to 'staying in place' des...
Giovanni Torre 11 Jul 2025
We are more than just climate change, says proud I-Kiribati academic
Pacific Studies doctoral candidate and proud I-Kiribati woman Roi Burnett says h...
Giovanni Torre 9 Jul 2025
Kiribati's justice system under the spotlight following alleged political interference

A prolonged legal battle in Kiribati involving the influence of its president which has kept an Australian expatriate judge from his family is heading back to its High Court.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 13, 2025
Australia strengthens Pacific ties with Kiribati mission

Australia's commitment to Pacific partnerships was recently reinforced as the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant departed Meanjin/Brisbane for its first deployment of the year.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 3, 2025
Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

New Zealand has pledged to prioritise the wellbeing of Kiribati's community as it reviews development funding following a presidential snubbing.

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Dominic Giannini Jan 28, 2025
Pacific communities struggle to afford to meet basic needs

Prices for the most basic commodities have been crippling a number of Pacific island communities. Purchasing food every day is proving a genuine challenge chiefly for residents of Kiribati, Niue and T...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 24, 2024
Study suggests clean water access could curb Pacific Island obesity rates

A new study by the University of Sydney highlights the impact of water insecurity on sugary drink consumption and rising obesity rates in Pacific Island nations, focusing on Kiribati.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Dec 20, 2024
Kiribati closes border to diplomats until 2025

Kiribati has banned foreign diplomatic visits until 2025 due to national elections in a move that has left officials scrambling for more information.

Kiribati president keeps seat in election's first stage

Kiribati's pro-China President Taneti Maamau and opposition leader Tessie Lambourne have won their seats in a national election held in the remote Pacific Island nation, unofficial results show.

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Kirsty Needham Aug 16, 2024
Kiribati votes as international ties, cost of living loom large

People in Kiribati have gone to the polls for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government's stronger ties with China.

International ties, climate stance face test in Kiribati vote

The remote Pacific Island nation of Kiribati holds a national election on Wednesday at which major issues for voters are the government's close ties to China and a softer stance on global climate advo...

New program for Pacific paediatric teams to help children in palliative care live their best lives

A new program for Pacific paediatric teams aims to help children in palliative care live their best lives. A joint venture between Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland's School of Nursing and...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 8, 2024
Research examines climate threat to Pacific nations' health systems

Cyclone and extreme weather risks for hospitals across Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Tonga are being modelled in a study led out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 2, 2024
Former President of Kiribati tours Torres Strait communities in solidarity with climate case

The former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong, has been visiting communities in the Torres Strait between in solidarity with Uncle Paul Kabai on Saibai island and Uncle Pabai Pabai on Boigu island in t...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 24, 2023
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